Gemotions

“It was like something out of a movie!” Maya exclaimed, her hands gesturing wildly as she recounted the time they'd gotten lost in the woods. Her eyes were bright with zeal.

I nodded in agreement, a slight tremor of delight running through me. I recalled that they'd gone off trail for about twenty minutes before returning to a marked path, but Maya, with her dramatic flair, was weaving an epic tale of survival.

Maya described facing treacherous terrain, encountering wild animals, and battling the elements. I couldn’t help but be pleased.

She turned to me, her face alight with excitement. "You were so brave!" I found a giggle rising in my throat and fought to keep it down, the story was such a lovely exaggeration.